Earth and Space Science
Mr. Hurm
Name ___________________
Date ___________________
Pd. _____
Controls of Temperature
Below is the fictitious continent of Arugala located in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the first
day of Fall. Answer the following questions using the map and your notes on the Controls of
Temperature as guides.
1. All the cities are experiencing sunny conditions at 4pm in the afternoon. List the cities in
order from warmest to coolest.
__________ warmest
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__________ coolest
2. Explain what the temperature probably feels like in each city and why. An example is
written below. Use the words hot, warm, cool, cold, and frigid to describe the temperature.
Use the controls of temperature to describe why the temperature probably feels like it does.
City X __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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City A __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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City B __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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City C __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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City D __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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City E __________
Why? _____________________________________________
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3. If the temperature in City D is 40 °F, what is the possible temperature 15,000 feet below at
the base of the mountain? (Hint: use the equation for normal lapse rate)
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4. If the temperature in City D is 40 °F, what could the temperature be in the following cities at
the same time if the weather conditions were the same everywhere? There is more than one
correct answer!
City A __________
City B __________
City C __________
City E __________